Manchester City have had a bid of £50m for Arsenal and Chile forward Alexis Sanchez turned down by the North London side.

That is according to the BBC, who are reporting that the Etihad side have moved for the attacking star who is in his last year contract.

Sanchez has rejected numerous contracts from Arsenal and has made it clear that he wants to leave. However, Gunners boss Arsene Wenger does not want to let him go this summer, and it is believed that he would rather lose him for free next year.

Man City will come back with improved offer for Alexis Sanchez in next 48 hours. Committed to signing him without other players involved